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Connecticut Man Arrested in Boston South End Street Takeover That Torched Police Cruiser

The 19-year-old is set to appear in a Connecticut court as a fugitive from justice following a cross-state investigation into the October incident.

Overview

  • Boston police said David Antonio Moran, also known as David Moran-Chavez, was taken into custody at his Norwalk home on Thursday.
  • He faces charges of burning a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of fireworks, disturbing the peace, and conspiracy, with a Roxbury Municipal Court appearance to follow.
  • Investigators report a crowd of more than 100 people blocked Massachusetts Avenue at Tremont Street, threw objects at cruisers, and a firework left on a hood ignited a police vehicle.
  • Two Rhode Island suspects, Julian Bowers and William Cantwell, were previously arrested, pleaded not guilty to related charges, and had bail set at $500 and $1,000, respectively.
  • Police credited video and information from South End residents and businesses with helping identify evidence that led to Moran.